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Frank J. Dugan Elementary School

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Frank J. Dugan Elementary School ranks 255 th of 1347 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

255^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,347 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Better than 81% of New Jersey elementary schools

Summary

Frank J. Dugan Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 636 students in grades K-5 in Marlboro, New Jersey. The school is part of the Marlboro Township School District, which is ranked 86 out of 609 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Frank J. Dugan Elementary School has consistently been ranked among the top 25% of elementary schools in New Jersey over the past decade, with a current ranking of 255 out of 1,347 elementary schools in the state.

The school's academic performance is exceptional, with students consistently outperforming the state average in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 69.7% of 3rd graders, 75.9% of 4th graders, and 76.5% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 44.9%, 53.6%, and 52.7%, respectively. The school also performs well in mathematics, with 73% of 3rd graders, 68.7% of 4th graders, and 63.1% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 49.8%, 46.7%, and 44.2%. Additionally, the school excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking among the top 5% of New Jersey elementary schools for English Language Learners and the top 3% for students of low socioeconomic status.

While the school has seen a slight increase in chronic absenteeism over the past few years, reaching 16.6% in 2022-2023, it still maintains a lower rate compared to the state average. The school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $8,652, which is lower than the state average, indicating efficient resource allocation and effective use of funds. The school's consistent high performance, commitment to equity and inclusion, and proximity to other high-performing schools within the Marlboro Township School District make it a standout educational institution in the community and the state of New Jersey.

624

Students ?

13.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,652

Per pupil spending ?

11.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

48 Topanemus Road
Marlboro, NJ 07746-2320

(732) 972-2110

District: Marlboro Township School District

Students who attend Frank J. Dugan Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Marlboro Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.6%

Asian:

18.1%

Hispanic:

6.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 81st percentile in 2015 → 81st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New Jersey average (66% vs 46% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of New Jersey elementary schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Near the bottom of Marlboro Township School District's ranking

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school66%

District avg70%

New Jersey avg46%

255^th of 1,347

New Jersey public elementary schools ?

Top 19%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 5Elementary Schools in the Marlboro Township School District

86^th of 609Marlboro Township School District among New Jersey districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	81.9	255 of 1347	81.1%	★★★★☆
2024	83.8	222 of 1338	83.4%	★★★★☆
2023	86.4	180 of 1342	86.6%	★★★★☆
2022	78.9	306 of 1345	77.2%	★★★★☆
2021	90.4	121 of 1317	90.8%	★★★★★
2019	85.2	173 of 1360	87.3%	★★★★☆
2018	78.5	292 of 1353	78.4%	★★★★☆
2017	84.9	179 of 1352	86.8%	★★★★☆
2016	87.6	133 of 1346	90.1%	★★★★★
2015	80.8	262 of 1357	80.7%	★★★★☆
2014	82.0	196 of 1363	85.6%	★★★★☆
2013	78.2	277 of 1367	79.7%	★★★★☆
2012	75.6	344 of 1363	74.8%	★★★★☆
2011	73.6	376 of 1360	72.4%	★★★★☆
2010	76.3	308 of 1354	77.3%	★★★★☆
2009	77.5	273 of 1346	79.7%	★★★★☆
2008	73.8	373 of 1338	72.1%	★★★★☆
2007	77.9	207 of 1329	84.4%	★★★★☆
2006	78.2	227 of 1314	82.7%	★★★★☆
2005	69.7	469 of 1303	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	75.9	304 of 1298	76.6%	★★★★☆
2003	84.8	115 of 1204	90.4%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	50.6	180 of 330	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	60.8	151 of 340	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.2	85 of 346	75.4%	★★★★☆
2022	67.0	107 of 348	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.4	86 of 339	74.6%	★★★★☆
2019	66.1	116 of 370	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.5	147 of 370	60.3%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	94.7	31 of 597	94.8%	★★★★★
2024	88.8	58 of 559	89.6%	★★★★☆
2019	98.3	15 of 463	96.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	80.5	250 of 1326	81.1%	★★★★☆
2024	82.0	227 of 1317	82.8%	★★★★☆
2023	83.7	202 of 1318	84.7%	★★★★☆
2022	81.8	239 of 1326	82.0%	★★★★☆
2021	92.4	62 of 1290	95.2%	★★★★★
2019	84.1	172 of 1331	87.1%	★★★★☆
2018	77.6	298 of 1333	77.6%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2022	45.8	456 of 953	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	85.2	78 of 896	91.3%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	94.1	35 of 1023	96.6%	★★★★★
2024	88.5	53 of 939	94.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	81.2	237 of 1318	82.0%	★★★★☆
2024	83.4	209 of 1313	84.1%	★★★★☆
2023	87.4	144 of 1315	89.0%	★★★★☆
2022	75.1	323 of 1324	75.6%	★★★★☆
2021	85.7	163 of 1297	87.4%	★★★★☆
2019	84.4	167 of 1335	87.5%	★★★★☆
2018	77.2	301 of 1334	77.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	66.1	272 of 1023	73.4%	★★★★☆
2024	61.0	297 of 989	70.0%	★★★★☆
2023	65.7	248 of 958	74.1%	★★★★☆
2022	59.4	315 of 949	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.8	278 of 868	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.7	399 of 1007	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	89.0	86 of 1001	91.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	66.4	313 of 970	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.0	323 of 963	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.5	293 of 975	69.9%	★★★★☆
2022	60.7	366 of 976	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	81.4	114 of 964	88.2%	★★★★☆
2019	68.9	291 of 1023	71.6%	★★★★☆
2018	57.2	465 of 1022	54.5%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)97th percentile+16 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)95th percentile+14 vs school

Male (2025)82nd percentile~ school

Female (2025)81st percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)73rd percentile-8 vs school

White (2025)68th percentile-13 vs school

Hispanic (2022)52nd percentile-25 vs school

Asian (2025)45th percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs New Jersey (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts74%+24 vs state

Mathematics68%+21 vs state

Science40%+10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NJSLA-S Science (2025)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2025)			NJSLA Mathematics (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Frank J. Dugan Elementary School	Public	K-5	48 Topanemus Road	Marlboro	07746	Monmouth County	Marlboro Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 972-2110	624	47	13.1	11.5%	447 (71.6%)	10 (1.6%)	43 (6.9%)	113 (18.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	81.9	255^th of 1347 public elementary schools	81.1%		83.8	222^nd of 1338 public elementary schools	83.4%	33	39.8	69.7	75.9	76.5	73.0	68.7	63.1	$8,652	$08	$8,644
Marlboro Elementary School	Public	K-5	100 School Road West	Marlboro	07746	Monmouth County	Marlboro Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 972-2095	551	44	12.6	8.7%	359 (65.2%)	8 (1.5%)	57 (10.3%)	107 (19.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.6%)	84.9	198^th of 1347 public elementary schools	85.3%		88.2	144^th of 1338 public elementary schools	89.2%	54	46.0	65.4	71.7	78.2	79.0	73.3	69.4	$9,088	$17	$9,071
Lafayette Mills School	Public	1-5	66 Maxwell Lane	Manalapan	07726	Monmouth County	Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 786-2700	459	36	12.7	11.1%	360 (78.4%)	4 (0.9%)	42 (9.2%)	37 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.5%)	89.5	128^th of 1347 public elementary schools	90.5%		85.1	207^th of 1338 public elementary schools	84.5%	79	52.5	57.8	86.5	78.8	84.6	90.5	80.5	$8,271	$52	$8,219
Frank Defino Central Elementary School	Public	K-5	175 Route 79 North	Marlboro	07746	Monmouth County	Marlboro Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 972-2099	510	48	10.6	15.5%	298 (58.4%)	11 (2.2%)	44 (8.6%)	136 (26.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.1%)	84.9	197^th of 1347 public elementary schools	85.4%		89.7	121^st of 1338 public elementary schools	91.0%	76	43.4	62.0	84.8	69.9	71.3	82.9	71.9	$9,522	$121	$9,401
Asher Holmes Elementary School	Public	1-5	48 Menzel Lane	Morganville	07751	Monmouth County	Marlboro Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 972-2080	444	38	11.8	13.3%	303 (68.2%)	14 (3.2%)	28 (6.3%)	82 (18.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	14 (3.2%)	86.1	183^rd of 1347 public elementary schools	86.4%		90.5	104^th of 1338 public elementary schools	92.2%	79	51.0	62.0	77.0	73.6	73.7	79.3	75.5	$8,890	$05	$8,885
Robertsville Elementary School	Public	1-5	36 Menzel Lane	Morganville	07751	Monmouth County	Marlboro Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 972-2044	438	41	10.5	14.4%	233 (53.2%)	7 (1.6%)	26 (5.9%)	150 (34.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (4.1%)	89.9	121^st of 1347 public elementary schools	91.0%		88	151^st of 1338 public elementary schools	88.7%	30	52.5	74.5	78.7	78.4	85.1	74.4	74.5	$10,138	$212	$9,926
C. Richard Applegate School	Public	K-5	47 Jeanne Brennan Drive	Freehold	07728	Monmouth County	Freehold Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 431-5460	358	36	9.8	17.0%	258 (72.1%)	14 (3.9%)	49 (13.7%)	27 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.5%)	68.5	438^th of 1347 public elementary schools	67.5%		61.9	522^nd of 1338 public elementary schools	61.0%	84	42.1	55.9	51.1	55.3	81.4	45.6	67.1	$13,333	$715	$12,618
David C Abbott Early Learning Center	Public	PK-K	171 Tennent Road	Morganville	07751	Monmouth County	Marlboro Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 972-7100	218	20	10.8	10.6%	158 (72.5%)	1 (0.5%)	13 (6.0%)	41 (18.8%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)								(n/a)								$16,128	$752	$15,376
Freehold Learning Center	Public	PK, KG-3	30 Dutch Lane Rd.	Freehold	07728	Monmouth County	Freehold Borough School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 761-2239	562	65	8.6	75.6%	87 (15.5%)	27 (4.8%)	427 (76.0%)	14 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)								(n/a)								$13,404	$2,320	$11,084
Taylor Mills School	Public	K-5	77 Gordons Corner Road	Manalapan	07726	Monmouth County	Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 786-2760	533	45	11.8	20.6%	351 (65.9%)	14 (2.6%)	86 (16.1%)	50 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.8%)	81.9	254^th of 1347 public elementary schools	81.1%		83	237^th of 1338 public elementary schools	82.3%	17	37.9	69.6	80.4	75.5	72.8	76.9	57.3	$9,016	$307	$8,709

Frequently Asked Questions about Frank J. Dugan Elementary School

What district is Frank J. Dugan Elementary School in?

Marlboro Township School District

How many students attend Frank J. Dugan Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 624 students attended Frank J. Dugan Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Frank J. Dugan Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Frank J. Dugan Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Marlboro Middle School

Is Frank J. Dugan Elementary School a good school?

Frank J. Dugan Elementary School ranks 255^th of 1347 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Frank J. Dugan Elementary School?

Students at Frank J. Dugan Elementary School are 72% White, 18% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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